8-Inch Logger

The 8-Inch Logger uses upper leather made with US hides that are 7.5-8oz thick, sourced from Seidel Tanning Corp. The boot features all-leather construction including a vegetable-tanned leather toe box with no plastic or celastic components. Each boot includes a leather heel counter, leather shank, and stacked leather heel base for structural integrity.

The construction process involves hand-lasting using traditional techniques, performed by craftsmen with decades of shoemaking experience, with some being third-generation shoemakers. This manufacturing approach emphasizes quality and durability over mass production methods.

The boot incorporates an industry-first pre-molded leather insole made of full grain vegetable-tanned leather, measuring 5-5.5 millimeters thick and precisely molded to the bottom of the last. Each insole is individually molded to the exact size and width over a 48-hour period, significantly reducing the break-in period and increasing comfort immediately upon wearing.

The 8-Inch Logger features a Vibram® 100 White X Lug Sole, attached using a high-pressure hydraulic press with a press pad that creates an extreme bond to reduce squeaking and delamination. The deep lug sole design provides traction on uneven and slippery surfaces with crucial stability and balance for workers in challenging terrain.

Hardware includes solid brass components and a one-piece backstay with pull loop for durability. The boot's resoleable and rebuildable design allows for extended service life through professional restoration.

The 8-Inch Logger is available in sizes ranging from 5 to 15, offered in D (Medium) and EE (Wide) widths to accommodate different foot shapes. The boot is built on Drew's modified Pacific North-West 55 Last, featuring a wider toe box and raised instep compared to traditional logger boot lasts.

Drew's recommends sizing down 1/2 size from seated Brannock measurements, as these boots are not true to size. For example, a 10D seated Brannock measurement would correspond to a 9.5D logger boot, or approximately 1.5 sizes down from average athletic shoe sizing.

The 8-inch height represents a balance between ankle support and mobility, ensuring ankles are well-supported and protected while maintaining freedom of movement. The design serves workers in demanding outdoor environments, particularly those involved in logging and firefighting operations where protection from abrasions, cuts, and punctures is essential.

The premium full-grain leather construction offers protection against workplace hazards while molding to foot shape for a custom fit over time. The aggressive deep lug sole pattern provides traction on treacherous terrain and slippery surfaces commonly encountered in forestry work.

Drew's Boots was founded in 1918 in Klamath Falls, Oregon by N.B. Drew. The company originated as a men's work and outdoor clothing store, with Mr. Drew taking goods directly to fire camps and commissaries surrounding the Klamath Basin in Oregon and Northern California. This direct service approach to wilderness workers established the company's focus on practical, durable footwear for demanding occupations.

By the mid-1950s, Drew's had become well known around Klamath Falls and beyond for quality footwear and clothing. The company has maintained over 105 years of continuous business, currently operating from Eugene, Oregon as Baker's Shoe Company, Unltd. dba Drew's Boots, while preserving its commitment to serving firefighters, ranch hands, farmers, and America's toughest workers.